Flying from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Manila's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Singapore.
Every week, there are 97 Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flights. If you want to jet off as soon as possible, take the 00:20 Philippine Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:00 with Philippine Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your SIN to MNL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
With direct flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Manila (and then other parts of the Philippines) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Singapore Airlines.
Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SIN to MNL flights, with 77.88% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SIN and MNL include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Ho Chi Minh City Airport
Mactan-Cebu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
Right now, R 1,430 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,361. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SIN to MNL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SIN to MNL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
74% of flights that leave from Singapore Changi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Singapore Changi Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SIN:
Arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MNL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Europcar and explore beyond Manila's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Manila. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport for May if you'd like to go to Manila during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SIN to MNL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of the Philippines
Manila has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the Philippines waiting to be explored. Around 8 kilometres north-east of Manila, a visit to Quezon City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Botanical Garden & Arboretum, Christ the King and Art in Island.
Taguig is another sought-after destination in the Philippines and is around 13 kilometres south-east of Manila. No trip is complete without dropping by The Mind Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Manila - BGC and One Bonifacio High Street Park.







